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Calendar of HGV driving restrictions in Europe

05
Sun
April 2026
Today
Flag of Austria
Austria ≥7.5t
00:00–22:00
22:00–24:00
19:00–24:00 vehicles without low-noise certificate
21:00–24:00
Flag of Czechia
Czech Republic ≥7.5t
13:00–22:00
10:00–19:00
Flag of France
France ≥7.5t
00:00–24:00
Flag of Luxembourg
Luxembourg ≥7.5t
00:00–24:00
23:30–24:00
21:00–24:00
Flag of Germany
Germany ≥7.5t
00:00–22:00
21:00–24:00
Flag of Slovakia
Slovakia ≥7.5t
00:00–22:00
21:00–24:00
Flag of Slovenia
Slovenia ≥7.5t
08:00–22:00
05:00–19:00
Flag of Switzerland
Switzerland ≥3.5t
00:00–24:00
Flag of Hungary
Hungary ≥7.5t
06:00–22:00
00:00–24:00 Nat.route 42, Berettyóújfalu – Artánd, Nat.route 55 Szeged - M6
03:00–19:00
Flag of Italy
Italy ≥7.5t
09:00–22:00
06:00–19:00
Flag of LI
Liechtenstein ≥3.5t
00:00–24:00
Flag of Croatia
Croatia ≥7.5t
03:00–19:00 SR2, Varaždin — Dubrava Križovljanska
11:00–20:00 D8, Zadar - Karasovici, D9, Metkovic - SR8, D21, Kastel - Kanfanar interchange, D23, Zuta Lokva - Senj, D39, junction A1 - Dupci, D66, Pula - SR8, D200, Buje - SLO, D300, Buje - Umag, Z5002, Novigrad - Vrsar, Split ferry port, Zadar ferry port
Flag of Romania
Romania ≥7.5t
00:00–20:59 DN1, Bucharest — Brașov
Flag of Poland
PL ≥7.5t
08:00–22:00 Easter Sunday
06
Mon
April 2026
Tomorrow
Flag of Austria
Austria ≥7.5t
00:00–22:00
22:00–24:00
19:00–24:00 vehicles without low-noise certificate
Flag of Czechia
Czech Republic ≥7.5t
13:00–22:00
10:00–19:00
Flag of France
France ≥7.5t
00:00–22:00
19:00–20:59 Autoroutes l'Ile-de-France, Paris->Province, Autorutes l'Ile-de-France, Province->Paris
Flag of Luxembourg
Luxembourg ≥7.5t
00:00–21:45
Flag of Germany
Germany ≥7.5t
00:00–22:00
Flag of Slovakia
Slovakia ≥7.5t
00:00–22:00
Flag of Slovenia
Slovenia ≥7.5t
08:00–22:00
05:00–19:00
Flag of Switzerland
Switzerland ≥3.5t
00:00–24:00
Flag of Hungary
Hungary ≥7.5t
06:00–22:00
00:00–24:00 Nat.route 42, Berettyóújfalu – Artánd, Nat.route 55 Szeged - M6
03:00–19:00
Flag of Italy
Italy ≥7.5t
09:00–22:00
06:00–19:00
Flag of LI
Liechtenstein ≥3.5t
00:00–24:00
Flag of Croatia
Croatia ≥7.5t
11:00–20:00 D8, Zadar - Karasovici, D9, Metkovic - SR8, D21, Kastel - Kanfanar interchange, D23, Zuta Lokva - Senj, D39, junction A1 - Dupci, D66, Pula - SR8, D200, Buje - SLO, D300, Buje - Umag, Z5002, Novigrad - Vrsar, Split ferry port, Zadar ferry port
Flag of Romania
Romania ≥7.5t
03:00–19:00 DN1, Bucharest — Brașov
Flag of Poland
PL ≥7.5t
08:00–22:00 Easter Monday
07
Tue
April 2026
Flag of Austria
Austria ≥7.5t
00:00–05:00
22:00–24:00
19:00–24:00 vehicles without low-noise certificate
Flag of Switzerland
Switzerland ≥3.5t
00:00–05:00
22:00–24:00
19:00–24:00
Flag of Italy
Italy ≥7.5t
09:00–14:00
06:00–11:00
Flag of LI
Liechtenstein ≥3.5t
00:00–05:00
22:00–24:00
Flag of France
France ≥7.5t
03:00–07:00 Autoroutes l'Ile-de-France, Province->Paris
Flag of Hungary
Hungary ≥7.5t
00:00–24:00 Nat.route 42, Berettyóújfalu – Artánd, Nat.route 55 Szeged - M6
Flag of Romania
Romania ≥7.5t
03:00–19:00 DN1, Bucharest — Brașov
08
Wed
April 2026
Flag of Austria
Austria ≥7.5t
00:00–05:00
22:00–24:00
19:00–24:00 vehicles without low-noise certificate
Flag of Switzerland
Switzerland ≥3.5t
00:00–05:00
22:00–24:00
19:00–24:00
Flag of LI
Liechtenstein ≥3.5t
00:00–05:00
22:00–24:00
Flag of Hungary
Hungary ≥7.5t
00:00–24:00 Nat.route 42, Berettyóújfalu – Artánd, Nat.route 55 Szeged - M6
Flag of Romania
Romania ≥7.5t
03:00–19:00 DN1, Bucharest — Brașov
09
Thu
April 2026
Flag of Austria
Austria ≥7.5t
00:00–05:00
22:00–24:00
19:00–24:00 vehicles without low-noise certificate
Flag of Switzerland
Switzerland ≥3.5t
00:00–05:00
22:00–24:00
19:00–24:00
Flag of LI
Liechtenstein ≥3.5t
00:00–05:00
22:00–24:00
Flag of Hungary
Hungary ≥7.5t
00:00–24:00 Nat.route 42, Berettyóújfalu – Artánd, Nat.route 55 Szeged - M6
Flag of Romania
Romania ≥7.5t
03:00–19:00 DN1, Bucharest — Brașov
13:00–19:00 A2, DN39, Agigea - Mangalia
15:00–19:00 DN7, Pitești — Vestem
21:00–24:00 DN1, Bucharest — Ploiești
10
Fri
April 2026
Flag of Austria
Austria ≥7.5t
07:00–22:00
00:00–05:00
22:00–24:00
19:00–24:00 vehicles without low-noise certificate
Flag of Switzerland
Switzerland ≥3.5t
00:00–05:00
22:00–24:00
19:00–24:00
Flag of Italy
Italy ≥7.5t
07:00–22:00
04:00–19:00 A22 Vipiteno -> Brenner
Flag of LI
Liechtenstein ≥3.5t
00:00–05:00
22:00–24:00
Flag of Hungary
Hungary ≥7.5t
00:00–24:00 Nat.route 42, Berettyóújfalu – Artánd, Nat.route 55 Szeged - M6
Flag of Romania
Romania ≥7.5t
00:00–24:00 DN1, Bucharest — Ploiești
02:00–22:00 DN1, Ploiești — Brașov
03:00–19:00 DN7, Pitesti - Vestem, A2, DN39, Agigea - Mangalia
11
Sat
April 2026
Flag of Austria
Austria ≥7.5t
15:00–24:00
00:00–05:00
22:00–24:00
12:00–24:00
19:00–24:00 vehicles without low-noise certificate
Flag of France
France ≥7.5t
22:00–24:00
19:00–24:00
Flag of Luxembourg
Luxembourg ≥7.5t
21:30–24:00
23:30–24:00
18:30–20:59 Belgium, Germany → France
20:30–20:59 Belgium, France → Germany
21:00–24:00
Flag of Switzerland
Switzerland ≥3.5t
00:00–05:00
22:00–24:00
19:00–24:00
Flag of Hungary
Hungary ≥7.5t
22:00–24:00
00:00–24:00 Nat.route 42, Berettyóújfalu – Artánd, Nat.route 55 Szeged - M6
19:00–24:00
Flag of LI
Liechtenstein ≥3.5t
00:00–05:00
22:00–24:00
Flag of Germany
Germany ≥7.5t
21:00–24:00
Flag of Romania
Romania ≥7.5t
00:00–20:59 DN1, Bucharest — Ploiești
02:00–20:59 DN1, Ploiești — Brașov
21:00–24:00 DN1, Bucharest — Brașov
Flag of Slovakia
Slovakia ≥7.5t
21:00–24:00
12
Sun
April 2026
Flag of Austria
Austria ≥7.5t
00:00–22:00
22:00–24:00
19:00–24:00 vehicles without low-noise certificate
Flag of Czechia
Czech Republic ≥7.5t
13:00–22:00
10:00–19:00
Flag of France
France ≥7.5t
00:00–22:00
Flag of Luxembourg
Luxembourg ≥7.5t
00:00–21:45
Flag of Germany
Germany ≥7.5t
00:00–22:00
Flag of Slovakia
Slovakia ≥7.5t
00:00–22:00
Flag of Slovenia
Slovenia ≥7.5t
08:00–22:00
05:00–19:00
Flag of Switzerland
Switzerland ≥3.5t
00:00–24:00
Flag of Hungary
Hungary ≥7.5t
00:00–22:00
Flag of Italy
Italy ≥7.5t
09:00–22:00
06:00–19:00
Flag of LI
Liechtenstein ≥3.5t
00:00–24:00
Flag of Croatia
Croatia ≥7.5t
03:00–19:00 SR2, Varaždin — Dubrava Križovljanska
Flag of Romania
Romania ≥7.5t
00:00–20:59 DN1, Bucharest — Brașov
03:00–19:00 DN7, Pitesti - Vestem, A2, DN39, Agigea - Mangalia
06:00–22:00 Easter Sunday
13
Mon
April 2026
Flag of Austria
Austria ≥7.5t
00:00–05:00
22:00–24:00
19:00–24:00 vehicles without low-noise certificate
Flag of Switzerland
Switzerland ≥3.5t
00:00–05:00
22:00–24:00
19:00–24:00
Flag of LI
Liechtenstein ≥3.5t
00:00–05:00
22:00–24:00
Flag of Hungary
Hungary ≥7.5t
00:00–24:00 Nat.route 42, Berettyóújfalu – Artánd, Nat.route 55 Szeged - M6
Flag of Romania
Romania ≥7.5t
03:00–19:00 DN1, Bucharest — Brașov
06:00–22:00 Easter Monday
14
Tue
April 2026
Flag of Austria
Austria ≥7.5t
00:00–05:00
22:00–24:00
19:00–24:00 vehicles without low-noise certificate
Flag of Switzerland
Switzerland ≥3.5t
00:00–05:00
22:00–24:00
19:00–24:00
Flag of LI
Liechtenstein ≥3.5t
00:00–05:00
22:00–24:00
Flag of Hungary
Hungary ≥7.5t
00:00–24:00 Nat.route 42, Berettyóújfalu – Artánd, Nat.route 55 Szeged - M6
Flag of Romania
Romania ≥7.5t
03:00–19:00 DN1, Bucharest — Brașov
15
Wed
April 2026
Flag of Austria
Austria ≥7.5t
00:00–05:00
22:00–24:00
19:00–24:00 vehicles without low-noise certificate
Flag of Switzerland
Switzerland ≥3.5t
00:00–05:00
22:00–24:00
19:00–24:00
Flag of LI
Liechtenstein ≥3.5t
00:00–05:00
22:00–24:00
Flag of Hungary
Hungary ≥7.5t
00:00–24:00 Nat.route 42, Berettyóújfalu – Artánd, Nat.route 55 Szeged - M6
Flag of Romania
Romania ≥7.5t
03:00–19:00 DN1, Bucharest — Brașov
16
Thu
April 2026
Flag of Austria
Austria ≥7.5t
00:00–02:00 vehicles without low-noise certificate
19:00–24:00 vehicles without low-noise certificate
Flag of Hungary
Hungary ≥7.5t
00:00–24:00 Nat.route 42, Berettyóújfalu – Artánd, Nat.route 55 Szeged - M6
Flag of Romania
Romania ≥7.5t
03:00–19:00 DN1, Bucharest — Brașov
21:00–24:00 DN1, Bucharest — Ploiești
Flag of Switzerland
Switzerland ≥3.5t
00:00–02:00
19:00–24:00
17
Fri
April 2026
Flag of Austria
Austria ≥7.5t
00:00–02:00 vehicles without low-noise certificate
19:00–24:00 vehicles without low-noise certificate
Flag of Hungary
Hungary ≥7.5t
00:00–24:00 Nat.route 42, Berettyóújfalu – Artánd, Nat.route 55 Szeged - M6
Flag of Romania
Romania ≥7.5t
00:00–24:00 DN1, Bucharest — Ploiești
02:00–22:00 DN1, Ploiești — Brașov
Flag of Switzerland
Switzerland ≥3.5t
00:00–02:00
19:00–24:00
18
Sat
April 2026
Flag of Austria
Austria ≥7.5t
00:00–02:00 vehicles without low-noise certificate
12:00–24:00
19:00–24:00 vehicles without low-noise certificate
Flag of France
France ≥7.5t
19:00–24:00
Flag of Hungary
Hungary ≥7.5t
00:00–24:00 Nat.route 42, Berettyóújfalu – Artánd, Nat.route 55 Szeged - M6
19:00–24:00
Flag of Luxembourg
Luxembourg ≥7.5t
18:30–20:59 Belgium, Germany → France
20:30–20:59 Belgium, France → Germany
Flag of Romania
Romania ≥7.5t
00:00–20:59 DN1, Bucharest — Ploiești
02:00–20:59 DN1, Ploiești — Brașov
Flag of Switzerland
Switzerland ≥3.5t
00:00–02:00
19:00–24:00
19
Sun
April 2026
Flag of Austria
Austria ≥7.5t
00:00–19:00
Flag of France
France ≥7.5t
00:00–19:00
Flag of Hungary
Hungary ≥7.5t
00:00–24:00 Nat.route 42, Berettyóújfalu – Artánd, Nat.route 55 Szeged - M6
Flag of Switzerland
Switzerland ≥3.5t
00:00–24:00
01
Fri
May 2026
Flag of Czechia
Czech Republic ≥7.5t
13:00–22:00 Labour Day
Flag of Germany
Germany ≥7.5t
00:00–22:00 Labour Day
Flag of Romania
Romania ≥7.5t
06:00–22:00 Labour Day
03
Sun
May 2026
Flag of Poland
PL ≥7.5t
08:00–22:00 Constitution Day
14
Thu
May 2026
Flag of Austria
Austria ≥7.5t
00:00–22:00 Ascension Day
Flag of Switzerland
Switzerland ≥3.5t
00:00–24:00 Ascension Day
Flag of Germany
Germany ≥7.5t
00:00–22:00 Ascension Day
24
Sun
May 2026
Flag of Germany
Germany ≥7.5t
00:00–22:00 Pentecost
Flag of Poland
PL ≥7.5t
08:00–22:00 Pentecost
25
Mon
May 2026
Flag of Austria
Austria ≥7.5t
00:00–22:00 Whit Monday
Flag of Switzerland
Switzerland ≥3.5t
00:00–24:00 Whit Monday
Flag of Germany
Germany ≥7.5t
00:00–22:00 Whit Monday
Flag of Hungary
Hungary ≥7.5t
00:00–22:00 Whit Monday
31
Sun
May 2026
Flag of Romania
Romania ≥7.5t
06:00–22:00 Pentecost
01
Mon
June 2026
Flag of Romania
Romania ≥7.5t
06:00–22:00 Children's Day
04
Thu
June 2026
Flag of Austria
Austria ≥7.5t
00:00–22:00 Corpus Christi
Flag of Germany
Germany ≥7.5t
00:00–22:00 Corpus Christi (BW, BY, HE, NW, RP, SL)
Flag of Poland
PL ≥7.5t
08:00–22:00 Corpus Christi
06
Mon
July 2026
Flag of Czechia
Czech Republic ≥7.5t
13:00–22:00 Jan Hus Day

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Truck Traffic Bans in Europe

The truck traffic ban calendar shows current restrictions for trucks in European countries. Bans are mainly in effect on weekends and holidays in Austria, Germany, France, Switzerland, Italy, and other countries.

Check the bans before every trip! Violations can result in significant fines. Our calendar is regularly updated based on official sources.

Country-by-Country Guide: Fines, Exemptions & Rules

Each European country enforces its own truck driving ban rules. Below is a summary of the key regulations, fine amounts, and exemptions for every country covered by our calendar. Weight thresholds, ban hours, and penalty levels differ significantly — knowing these details can save you thousands of euros.

Flag of Austria Austria 150 – 5,000 EUR · 7.5t
Typical ban hours Sat 15:00 – Sun 22:00, holidays 00:00–22:00
Weight threshold 7.5 t
Fine range 150 – 5,000 EUR
Exemptions Perishable goods (fresh/frozen with ATP certificate), combined rail-road transport, live animals, newspapers, emergency vehicles
Key rules Strictest in Europe. Night ban (22:00–05:00) on Inntal A12 and Brenner A13 for trucks without Larmarm certificate. Sectoral driving bans on Brenner route restrict specific goods.
Flag of Germany Germany 75 – 500 EUR · 7.5t
Typical ban hours Sun & holidays 00:00 – 22:00
Weight threshold 7.5 t
Fine range 75 – 500 EUR
Exemptions Perishable food (fresh milk, meat, fish, fruits), combined rail-road transport, vehicles in combined transport with rail ticket, circus/fairground vehicles
Key rules Additional summer ban Jul 1 – Aug 31 on Saturdays 07:00–20:00 on designated Autobahns (holiday traffic routes). Fine for driver: 75 EUR, for dispatcher: up to 500 EUR.
Flag of Switzerland Switzerland 200 – 10,000 CHF EUR · 3.5t
Typical ban hours Sun & holidays 00:00 – 24:00 (full day), night 22:00–05:00 daily
Weight threshold 3.5 t
Fine range 200 – 10,000 CHF CHF
Exemptions Almost none. Only emergency and military vehicles. No perishable goods exemption.
Key rules Strictest weight limit in Europe: 3.5 tons. Full 24-hour ban on Sundays and holidays. Night driving ban every day 22:00–05:00. LSVA distance-based heavy vehicle fee applies.
Flag of France France 135 – 1,500 EUR · 7.5t
Typical ban hours Sat 22:00 – Sun 22:00, holiday eves 22:00 – holiday end 22:00
Weight threshold 7.5 t
Fine range 135 – 1,500 EUR
Exemptions Perishable goods, livestock, essential goods (fuel deliveries), international combined transport
Key rules Bans apply to vehicles over 7.5t. Additional summer restrictions on Saturdays (Bison Fute red/black days). Different rules for transit vs. domestic traffic.
Flag of Italy Italy 422 – 1,697 EUR · 7.5t
Typical ban hours Sun & holidays 08:00 – 22:00
Weight threshold 7.5 t
Fine range 422 – 1,697 EUR
Exemptions Perishable goods, live animals, fuel transport, newspapers, postal services, international combined transport
Key rules Ban hours are 08:00–22:00 (shorter than most). Additional summer bans on Saturdays in July-August. Derogations published by Ministry of Transport for specific holidays.
Flag of Czechia Czech Republic 130 – 1,300 EUR · 7.5t
Typical ban hours Sun & holidays 13:00 – 22:00, Sat summer 07:00 – 13:00
Weight threshold 7.5 t
Fine range 130 – 1,300 EUR
Exemptions Perishable goods, live animals, fuel transport, agricultural vehicles during harvest, combined transport
Key rules Weekend bans on motorways and class I roads. Saturday bans only during summer season (Jul-Aug). Fine is 5,000–50,000 CZK (approx. 130–1,300 EUR).
Flag of Hungary Hungary 200 – 1,200 EUR · 7.5t
Typical ban hours Sun & holidays 22:00 (prev day) – 22:00
Weight threshold 7.5 t
Fine range 200 – 1,200 EUR
Exemptions Perishable goods, live animals, dangerous goods with special permit, combined transport
Key rules Ban applies to vehicles over 7.5t on all roads, not just motorways. Additional bans near Artand-Bors border (Route 42) and on holiday weekends. Fines 80,000–500,000 HUF.
Flag of Slovakia Slovakia 150 – 1,500 EUR · 7.5t
Typical ban hours Sun & holidays 00:00 – 22:00
Weight threshold 7.5 t
Fine range 150 – 1,500 EUR
Exemptions Perishable goods, live animals, postal services, combined transport, empty vehicles returning from delivery
Key rules Bans on motorways and class I & II roads. Additional summer Saturday restrictions July-August. Fines apply to both driver and transport company.
Flag of Slovenia Slovenia 500 – 1,500 EUR · 7.5t
Typical ban hours Sun & holidays 08:00 – 21:00
Weight threshold 7.5 t
Fine range 500 – 1,500 EUR
Exemptions Perishable goods, live animals, fuel transport, combined transport
Key rules Bans on motorways and express roads. Relatively short ban window (08:00–21:00). Higher minimum fine than most countries.
Flag of Croatia Croatia 260 – 1,300 EUR · 7.5t
Typical ban hours Weekends & holidays: varies by road/period
Weight threshold 7.5 t
Fine range 260 – 1,300 EUR
Exemptions Perishable goods, live animals, fuel transport
Key rules Bans mainly on specific routes and during summer tourist season. Route-specific restrictions on coastal roads (A1 motorway). Fines 2,000–10,000 HRK.
Flag of Romania Romania 200 – 1,000 EUR · 7.5t
Typical ban hours Sun & holidays 06:00 – 22:00 (summer), varies
Weight threshold 7.5 t
Fine range 200 – 1,000 EUR
Exemptions Perishable goods, live animals, dangerous goods with permit, emergency vehicles
Key rules Specific route bans on DN1 (Bucharest–Brasov) and DN7 (Pitesti–Vestem) during holidays and summer weekends. Additional heat bans when temperatures exceed 30C.
Flag of Luxembourg Luxembourg 145 – 500 EUR · 7.5t
Typical ban hours Sun & holidays 00:00 – 22:00
Weight threshold 7.5 t
Fine range 145 – 500 EUR
Exemptions Perishable goods, combined transport, exceptional transport with permit
Key rules Same structure as neighboring countries. Bans on all public roads. Transit traffic often re-routed through Belgium or Germany.
Flag of LI Liechtenstein 200 – 10,000 CHF EUR · 3.5t
Typical ban hours Same as Switzerland
Weight threshold 3.5 t
Fine range 200 – 10,000 CHF CHF
Exemptions Same as Switzerland. Effectively no exemptions.
Key rules Follows Swiss regulations. 3.5t weight limit. Full 24-hour Sunday ban. Night ban 22:00–05:00 daily. Very limited truck transit.

Practical Tips for Truck Drivers

Documents to carry

Always keep your CMR consignment note, ATP certificate (for perishable goods), and vehicle registration accessible. Some countries (Austria, Switzerland) require proof of exemption at roadside checks.

If stopped during a ban

Pull over safely and present your documents. If carrying exempt goods, show your ATP certificate or delivery documentation. In some countries, your vehicle may be held until the ban period ends.

Route planning

Plan rest stops near borders before ban periods start. Use our interactive calendar above to check upcoming bans for every country on your route. Consider alternative routes through countries with shorter or no ban windows.

Tachograph compliance

Ban periods count as rest time on your tachograph if you are stationary. Plan your mandatory 45-hour weekly rest to coincide with weekend bans to maximize efficiency.

Frequently Asked Questions

When are truck driving bans usually in effect?
Bans are most often in effect on weekends (Saturday-Sunday), public holidays, and the day before holidays. Times may vary by country — typically from 22:00 to 22:00 the next day.
Which countries have the strictest bans?
Austria, Germany, and Switzerland have the strictest restrictions. In Austria, bans apply almost every weekend and all major holidays. Switzerland bans all trucks over 3.5 tons for the full 24 hours on Sundays plus a daily night ban 22:00–05:00. Fines in Switzerland and Austria can exceed 5,000 EUR.
What happens if you violate a ban?
Fines range from 75 EUR in Germany to over 10,000 CHF in Switzerland. In Austria fines reach 5,000 EUR, Italy 422–1,697 EUR, France up to 1,500 EUR. Your vehicle may also be detained until the ban period ends, causing additional costs for parking, delays, and missed deliveries.
Are there summer driving bans for trucks?
Yes, Germany has additional summer bans from July 1 to August 31 for trucks over 7.5 tons on designated motorways on Saturdays from 7:00 to 20:00. Czech Republic and Slovakia also enforce Saturday restrictions during summer. France adds extra Bison Fute restrictions on heavy traffic days.
Do bans apply to empty trucks?
In most countries, bans apply to all trucks over 7.5 tons (3.5 tons in Switzerland and Liechtenstein) regardless of load. Some countries exempt empty vehicles returning from a delivery (Slovakia), but this is rare. The weight threshold refers to the maximum authorized mass, not actual load.
How do I check bans for a specific country?
Use the country filter on our ban calendar. For each country, we show the exact ban schedule, exception days, and special conditions.
Can I drive with perishable goods during a truck ban?
Most countries exempt perishable goods transport, but requirements vary. Austria and Germany require a valid ATP certificate proving the vehicle is equipped for temperature-controlled transport. Switzerland grants almost no exemptions — not even for perishable goods. Always carry your ATP documentation.
What are the Brenner corridor restrictions in Austria?
The Inntal (A12) and Brenner (A13) motorways in Austria have additional sectoral driving bans restricting specific categories of goods. Night bans (22:00–05:00) apply to trucks without a Larmarm (low-noise) certificate. These restrictions are separate from the general weekend bans and aim to reduce transit traffic through the Alps.
How do truck bans affect route planning across multiple countries?
Ban times differ by country, so a route crossing Austria (ban starts Sat 15:00) into Italy (ban starts Sun 08:00) requires careful timing. Use our calendar to check each country on your route. Plan rest stops at border areas to wait out bans, and consider alternative routes through countries with shorter ban windows.
Are there night driving bans for trucks in Europe?
Switzerland and Liechtenstein enforce a daily night ban from 22:00 to 05:00, year-round. Austria has night bans on specific Alpine routes (A12, A13) for trucks without low-noise certification. Other countries do not have general night bans, though some cities and regions may impose local restrictions.

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